Garment supporter



July 15, 1930. J. v. MOORE GARMENT SUPPORTER rmq Sept. 21. 1928 Z J fir (751w 7%e. GWW

Wyn-'91 Patented July 15, 1930 UNITED STA ES JOHN V. MOORE, OF PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, .ASSIGNOR T0 MOORE FABRIC COMI- PATENT OFFICE PANY, OF .PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND, CORPORATION OF RHODE ISLAND GARMENT SUPPORTER Application filed September 21,1928. Serial No. 307,425.

This invention relates to a garment supporter in the form of a belt or band for supelastic and non-elastic warp threads extendcontinuously from end to end thereof and in which said elastic warp threads are under substantial tension throughout the width of the belt.

A further feature of my invention is to provide a curvilinear elastic belt or band in which the fabric is of substantially umform weightand thickness in each unit area thereof.

My invention further relates to arrangements and combinations of parts which will be hereinafter described and more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

Several applications of my improved belt are shown in the accompanying drawings in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view and shows my invention embodied in a combination belt;

Fig. 2 is a perspective View and shows the Izzpplication of the invention to a sanitary elt;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view'and shows the invention applied to agarter belt;

Fig. 4: is a. diagrammatic sectional view, taken along the line lei in Fig. 3; and

Fig. 5 is a diagrammatic plan view of a portion of the fabric.

Referring particularly to Fig. 3. my improved belt or band comprises a continuous piece of woven elastic fabric 10, preferably having the ends butted together and joined by stitching as indicated at 11. thus providing a smooth joint without overlapping ends.

The fabric 10.is preferably composed of non-elastic weft threads and a combination of elastic and non-elastic warp threads 12 and 12", said warp threads extending continuously from end to end of the fabric and said elastic warp threads being under substantial tension throughout the width of the fabric. The two selvages of the fabric are continuous and are preferably space-d substantially uniformly apart, thus giving a fabric of uniform width. v a

It will be evident that the weft threads will spread slightly in a fan-like manner, as indicated in Fig. 5, due to the greater length of the outer edge of the fabric. To offset the spread of the weft threads and to maintain the uniform weight and thickness of the fabric throughout its width, I preferably space the warp threads 12 and 12" (Figs. 4 and 5) more closely together adjacent the outer edge of the fabric, so that the amount of combined warp and weft threads in a unit area is substantially uniform throughout the width of the fabric.

It will be evident that a belt or band formed as above described from an elastic curvilinear band of uniform width will assumo a somewhat conical or upwardly contracted shape, as indicated in the drawings,

which shape is well adapted to fit snugly against the hips or other portion of the wearer. The belt or band isthus rendered more comfortable and fits more smoothly and snugly, thus increasing its appeal to the trade.

lVhen used as a garter belt, straps or sections of webbing 15'may be secured at selected points on the belt, as indicated in Figs.

1 and 3. When used as a sanitary belt, tabs 16 may be simlarly attached at the front and rear portions of the belt, the front tab preferably covering the seam between the ends of the belt, as indicated in Fig. 2. Obviously the garter straps 15 and the tabs 16 may be provided on a single combination belt, as 1ndicated in Fig. 1.

A method of producing curvilinear elastic fabric suitable for the purpose of this invention is disclosed in my copending application Serial No. 307 ,424 and a. particular construction of mens garters in which my present invention is further developed is disclosed in my copending application Serial No. 398,220.

\Vhile I have illustrated the invention as embodied in sanitary and garter belts, it is not limited in its utility thereto but is applicable to any supporting belt or band which encircles the person of the wearer or some part thereof and which acts to support hose or other garments or sanitary napkins or which serves any similar purpose.

Having thus described myinvention and the advantages thereof, I do not wish to be limited to the details herein disclosed, otherwise than as set forth in the claims, but what I claim is 1. A garment supporter comprising a continuous band of woven elastic fabric of substantially uniform width and having an inherent curvilinear shape, and a depending attaching element secured thereon.

2. A garment supporter comprising a continuous band of woven elastic fabric having an inherent curvilinear shape, and a depending attaching element secured thereon, the warp threads in said fabric being in part elastic and in part non-elastic and each elastic warp thread being under substantial tension throughout the length of the fabric and from selvage to selvage thereof.

3. A garment supporter comprising a con tinuous band of woven elastic fabric of inherent curvilinear shape and a depending attaching element secured thereon, and said band having continuous woven selvages substantially uniformly spaced apart, said belt being formed with elastic and non-elastic warp threads extending the entire length of said belt, and each elastic warp thread being under substantial tension throughout the length and width of said belt.

4. A garment supporter comprising a continuous band of woven elastic fabric of in herent curvilinear shape and of substantial- 1y uniform width, and a depending attaching element secured thereon, the warp threads of said fabric being more closely spaced towards the outer selvage thereof, whereby said fabric is of substantially uniform weight and thickness in each unit area thereof.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature.

JOHN V. MOORE. 

